For example, when young people leave custody at a Young
Offender Institution (YOI) or prison, they may need help and support to find
somewhere to live, to sort out benefits or to find help with drug or alcohol
addictions. A Personal Adviser could support them in finding the specialist
help they need.
A Personal Adviser is able to offer specialist careers guidance to help
a young person choose the right option for them.
If a young person has a criminal conviction, they may have
to disclose it on an application form or at an interview. A lot depends on how
old they were when the offence took place and what kind of sentence they received.
Some young people aren't sure whether they have a criminal conviction because it
doesn't necessarily mean that they have spent time in a Young Offender Institution
or a prison. A Personal Adviser would be able to help them to decide whether or not
they needed to disclose a conviction and advise of the best way of doing this.
Some careers are much more difficult to enter if you have
convictions. Our Personal Advisers offer specialist careers advice to
support a young person in career planning.
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